Crime & Law
More on Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s lawsuit calling for court oversight of the Chicago Police Department.
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan sues for federal oversight of Chicago police reform—with the city’s blessing. We discuss the lawsuit.
Chicago has taken its first step toward having judicial oversight of its efforts to reform the Police Department, but not with the federal government. It’s doing it with the state of Illinois.
Tierney Darden was left paralyzed from the waist down after a bus shelter at O’Hare International Airport collapsed on her during a storm in 2015.
The former U.S. attorney, who was asked to resign by the Trump administration in March, joins us in discussion.
“Until the government starts to call it what it is – and that’s terrorism – I’m not sure the point will fully come across as to how dangerous of a problem this is,” said Christian Picciolini, a former neo-Nazi, of far-right extremism.
A look at domestic terrorism and hate groups following the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, last weekend.
Most women in U.S. prisons and jails lack access to birth control. But for many of these women, incarceration is not the only obstacle to such care. A new program in Chicago is trying to change the trend.
Each summer, thousands hired through One Summer Chicago earn work experience and a paycheck. But the city may be earning something, too.
After several days of speculation, Lori Lightfoot met with Mayor Rahm Emanuel in hopes of getting clarity over whether or not he would reappoint her as president of the Chicago Police Board.
Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is criticizing Cook County’s bail bond system.
Should parents be held responsible if they know their kids have guns? We speak to Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th Ward) about a new ordinance.
The Chicago Police Board could be without a president Tuesday. The term of current President Lori Lightfoot expired Monday.
“Both sleep and cortisol are connected to the ability to learn and perform academic tasks,” said researcher Jennifer Heissel. “Our study identifies a pathway by which violent crime may get under the skin to affect academic performance.”
The city is expanding its ShotSpotter program as shootings outpace last year's rate.
Cardinal Blase Cupich talks about a new anti-violence initiative and other issues facing the Catholic Church.